Death of Thomas W. Perrin at 82 in Bloomfield
Thomas W. Perrin died at his son John Perrin’s home in Bloomfield at 82 after months of ill health. Survived by four sons John of Bloomfield Matt state director of the Loyal Order of Moose Evansville Theodore of Jefferson City Henry of Marion Iowa and daughter Mrs Mary Fields who with her granddaughter Mrs Eva Ashcraft lives in Indianapolis. Burial was in Owensburg cemetery.
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Thomas W. Perrin
John Perrin
Bloomfield
Perrin
Matt Perrin
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Evansville
Theodore Perrin
Jefferson City
Henry Perrin
Marion
Iowa
Mary Fields
Eva Ashcraft
Indianapolis
Owensburg
Addison Calvert Sudden Death Near Bicknell Mine
Addison Calvert formerly of Vincennes died suddenly at the Indian Creek mine near Bicknell. He and his son worked at the mine. after visiting a nearby room he collapsed and died from a ruptured blood vessel. Survived by wife and five children. Body returned to Vincennes and buried in Bloomfield.
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Addison Calvert
Vincennes
Indian Creek
Bicknell
Calvert
Bloomfield
Mrs. Sarah M. Knox dies after pneumonia at Kesler home
Mrs. Sarah M. Knox widow of Jerome Knox died at the Kesler home Tuesday night from pneumonia after visiting for Christmas. She was 72, daughter of Henry Hoagland, youngest of eleven, survived by son E E Knox and three grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at Kesler residence at 1 PM conducted by Rev J A Spencer with burial at Union Bethel cemetery.
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Sarah M. Knox
Jerome Knox
Romanus Kesler
Kesler
Knox
Henry Hoagland
Zedekiah Fuller
John Holt
E.E. Knox
Frank Knox
Walter Warren of Camp Ground Dies at 0
Walter Warren, of Camp Ground, died Wednesday from paralysis. He lived his life in the county and was well known in Bloomfield. He leaves a widow and three children: Mrs. John Keys of Bloomfield, Mrs. O. Hamilton of Camp Ground, and Chalmer Warren east of Bloomfield. Funeral at 1:00 this afternoon at the family residence, with burial in Grandview Cemetery.
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Walter Warren
Camp Ground
Warren
Bloomfield
John Keys
O. Hamilton
Chalmer Warren
Grandview Cemetery
Laura Burdsell Beem Dies in Indianapolis Sister Home
Laura Burdsell Beem, known as Aunt Laura, died at her sister Mrs Lucinda Beem's home after a long life of church work with the Church of Christ. Born in Jackson County she married Lane Beem and lived in Indianapolis until two years ago before her husband died. She leaves her sister and two brothers Mart?
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Laura Burdsell Beem
Lucinda Beem
Laura
Church of Christ
Jackson County
Lane Beem
Indianapolis
Mart
Remembering a Loved One’s Noble Inspiration and Kindness
A tribute from Asa Burdsall and many friends mourns the loss of a beloved woman whose home and motherly love brightened lives. Her acts of kindness left lasting impressions on all who knew her, and her memory is cherished by family and community alike.
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Asa Burdsall
Richland Township Teachers Institute Schedule
The fifth Richland township teachers institute will be held in Trustee John W. Jackson's office tomorrow. The program lists 9:00 opening with Miss Rogers, 9:30 Laws Governing Township Schools Aden Messick, 10:30 What Children Study and Why Geography Miss Ockerman Miss Greve Miss Duke Nature Study Miss Oliphant, 1:30 The School and the Boy George B. Taylor The School and the Girl Mrs. Anja Brown, 2:30 Civic Biology Miss Burcham Miss Heaton Miss Riddle Mrs. Goff The Alcohol Question O. M. Buckner.
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Richland Township Teachers’ Institute
John W. Jackson
Rogers
Aden Messick
Indiana
Barnes
Eggs Go to England From Clay City Shopper
Miss Jennie Stevens of Clay City wrote her name and address on an egg sold at a local store. A letter from H Shakespeare of Birmingham England said he bought the egg in his town for 344d about nine cents in U.S. money.
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Jennie Stevens
Clay City
Gray Wins Purdue Trip for Best Ten Corn Ears
Gray, son of John Gray of Fairplay township, wins a free Purdue University trip funded by Bloomfield Trust Company for his entry as one of the best ten corn ears. Judge Russell East of the Indiana Corn Growers Association explains scoring origins and emphasizes uniform grain size and ear length as key factors in seed corn quality.
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Lee Gray
John Gray
Fairplay Township
Purdue University
Bloomfield Trust Company
Gray
McIntosh
Purdue
Russell East
Indiana Corn Growers Association
East
James Riley
L. B. Clore
Elevator man badly injured by wheel crush in Sandborn
Edward Russell an elevator man from Sandborn injured his foot when a large wheel fell and mashed it during repairs on Wednesday at the elevator site.
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Edward Russell
Sandborn
New Sheriff Jeptha Moss Assumes Duties in Stockton Township
Jeptha Moss takes office as sheriff after four years as deputy under Weeden QO. Jackson, handling office books. With deputy Emerson Calvert, Moss pledges honest records and capable service for the next two years in Stockton Township.
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Jeptha Moss
Stockton Township
Weeden QO. Jackson
Emerson Calvert
Levi Bauer Named Greene County Treasurer
Levi Bauer born 1860 in Steuben Indiana moved to Greene County in 1863. He taught 25 years then focused on farming and now serves as treasurer after resigning from the township advisory board. A Republican, his election pleases Democrats as well in the county.
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Levi Bauer
Greene County
Steuben County
Indiana
Mr. Bauer
Township Advisory Board
Paul Y. Davis Takes Office as Greene County Prosecutor
Paul Y. Davis begins duties as prosecuting attorney, a graduate of Indiana State University Bloomington and Harvard. He trained under his father C. E. Davis and is praised for character and ability. Ray Collins, outgoing prosecutor, will return to legal practice after handling difficult cases including the Thornton murder.
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Paul Y. Davis
State University
Bloomington
Ind
Harvard University
Massachusetts
C. E. Davis
Ray Collins
Collins
Thornton
Greene County
S. S. Contest Closes Jan. 7 in Worthington Bloomfield
The Christian church Sunday schools in Worthington and Bloomfield race in attendance and offerings. Bloomfield shows 2,407 attendees and $162.94 raised, Worthington 2,894 attendees and $211.09. Contest ends next Sunday with a final push to win.
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Worthington
Bloomfield
Christian Church
Mrs Owen and Chorus Sing at Sunday School
Mrs Owen leads the chorus in a Sunday school performance of The Man of Galilee. The event highlights a local church program and invites families to attend.
Edith Haywood Enters Training School at St Vincent
Mrs Edith Haywood entered training school at St Vincent Hospital Indianapolis on January 2. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Titus of Linton and has worked at Freeman Hospital during the past year.
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Edith Haywood
St. Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis
Haywood
A. R. Titus
Linton
Freeman Hospital
Go Forward and Overcoming Featured in Church Services
Sunday schedule includes Bible school at 9:30, morning sermon at 10:30, C E at 6, and evening sermon at 7 on Overcoming. Rev. Owen to preach at Furnace Christian church at 2:30 PM. Ladies host market in Parham Bakery window Saturday afternoon and an Easter Bazaar.
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Bible School
Owen
the Furnace Christian Church
Ladies of the Christian Church
Parham Bakery
Stricken Laundry Proprietor In Worthington Paralyzed
J K K Brettelle former Home Laundry owner was stricken with paralysis Saturday evening at his Worthington home. He was alone when the attack occurred and lay in the stable until found by his family who carried him inside and called a doctor. He is improving and his recovery is hoped for. His son Daniel Brettelle was summoned from Huntingburg due to the condition.
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J. KK. Brettelle
Home Laundry
Worthington
Daniel Brettelle
Huntingburg
Brettelle
Dedication Sermon at Mission Church Then Second Sermon on Isaac
The M E Church pastor M E Church J D Smith will preach the dedicatory sermon at the Mission next Sunday morning, postponed to accommodate friends. Rev Jackson of Worthington fills in. In the evening Smith continues the series on the Jewish Patriarchs with Isaac as the topic. A female chorus provides music and a trio sings in the morning. Sunday School is led by W T Brown. teachers are asked to meet after worship to receive their share of the 200 average March attendance.
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Jackson
Worthington
Isaac
Mission
Mary O’neall
Nevil Thompson
Nellie Shirts
W. T. Brown
Indiana University Alumni Meeting in Greene County
The Indiana University Alumni Association of Greene County will meet at the Presbyterian church on January 13 at 8 p m. Dr Myers of the Medical Department will deliver the principal address. Alumni and friends are invited to renew university spirit sing yell and talk for old I U A program and social hour to follow.
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Indiana University Alumni Association
Greene County
Myers
I. U
State Officers Receive Gifts From Gov Ralston Aides
State officials who drew appointments from Gov. Ralston presented the governor with a gold watch engraved with his name date and official capacity as a Christmas gift. Chief of the State Board of Accounts G H Hendren Sr gave the presentation speech. A second watch with similar engraving was given to Hendren by his appointees. Each watch cost 150 dollars.
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State House
Mission Church to Dedicate Next Sunday on South Side
The dedication service for the South Side Mission Church, postponed from December 24 due to Christmas engagements, will be held next Sunday at 10 45 a m Rev Smith of First M E church will preach the dedicational sermon A praise service follows at 2 p m with Mission converts from Bloomington and elsewhere expected to attend and a large crowd anticipated All are invited to attend
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South Side
Smith
M. E
South Side Church
Bloomington
New Bank At Lyons
A new state bank named Corn Exchange Bank of Lyons will open as a building nears completion. Capital stock is reported at 25000 dollars, owned by Joseph Moss and Quincy Mitchell of Linton and W V Moffett of Lyons.
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Lyons
The
Corn Exchange Bank of
Joseph Moss
Quincy Mitchell
Linton
W. V. Moffett
Appointment of Owen County Attorney Named
Gets Appointment Attorney Hubert Hickam of Spencer, son-in-law of W. V. Moffett, has been appointed county attorney of Owen county to succeed James Miller, who is now deputy sheriff.
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Hubert Hickam
Spencer
W. V. Moffett
Owen County
James Miller
Worthington Boys Win Prize for Corn and Pig Club
Floyd Mitten, prize winner in the boys corn contest, and Merlin Gaskill of the Pig Club will attend the Purdue short course with all expenses paid as a reward for their efforts.
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Floyd Mitten
Merlin Gaskill
Purdue
January 7 1917 Presbyterian church services
Pastor G W Horn outlines the day’s program for January 7 1917 with Sabbath school at 9 30 am a morning worship at 10 30 am communion to follow a 6 pm Christian Endeavor meeting and an 7 pm evening sermon on A New Year’s Motto and orchestra participation urged all members especially officers and scholars urged to attend.
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Christian Endeavor
Venice Company to Perform at Church Lecture Friday
Special notice reminds the public of the third number in the church lecture course to be given Friday evening January 12 at 8 p.m. The program will be by The Venetian Company.
Baptist Church Plans Services and Goals for 1917
Pastor F. H. Levell invites the public to Sunday services next week at 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Morning Worship with the sermon Some Goals for 1917 6:00 Young People's Meeting 7:00 Evening Worship Birth marks of a Christian. Members urged to attend and help reach a 75 Sunday school attendance.
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Baptist Church
Annual County Conference of Greene County Churches
The Churches of Christ in Greene county will hold a county conference at Lyons on Wednesday January 10 in the forenoon at 9 15, afternoon and evening. All churches should be represented and cooperate in planning and carrying out their work. A cordial welcome is extended by T A Cox.
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Churches of Christ
Greene County
Lyons
T. A. Cox
Stroke Hits Worthington Doctor Simeon Gray
Worthington physician Dr. Simeon Gray suffered a paralysis stroke on Wednesday and is in grave danger due to his age and prior health.
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Simeon Gray
Worthington
Venetians Set to Perform at Presbyterian Church
The Venetians will appear at the Presbyterian church Friday evening January 12 as the third Lyceum course offering and one of the best in the series. The Democrat notes appreciation for reader news items and provides office deadlines for Tuesday and Friday issues.
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Presbyterian Church
Lyceum
the Democrat
Newberry Woman Recovers Fast After Adler-i-ka Dose
The businessman's wife suffered years of dyspepsia and constipation until a single dose of Adler-i-ka relieved her instantly. The remedy claims to cleanse both intestines and ease bloating and gas, with rapid action and the promise of preventing appendicitis.
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Newberry
Adler-i-ka
Guy W. Mayberry
Club and Society Socials and Meetings Noted
Miss Dorothy Dean entertained a party of friends at dinner Tuesday evening. Miss Emma Ryan hosted a five hundred party at her home. The Tri Kappas held their regular meeting at Miss Fay Marshall's home. The Standard Bearer Society of the M E church will meet Friday evening at Miss Jennie Parham's home to begin at 7 30 with roll call responses and New Year resolutions.
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Dorothy Dean
Emma Ryan
Tri Kappas
Fay Marshall
M. E. Church
Jennie Parham
Amusing Balloon Toy Idea For Convalescent Child
To amuse a convalescent child, tie a bright color balloon to a string with a piece of newspaper attached. Balance the balloon by adding or tearing paper, then release it in the room. The balloon will perform curious antics as air currents move it around the space.
Salt Planting Question Sparks Simple Lesson
A child Katherine asks how salt grows and is met with a playful parental challenge to plant and discover. The exchange highlights curiosity and practical learning moments in a family setting.
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Teachers _ Institute
Eggs
England
S. S
St. Vincent
Church News
Merritt Owen
C. E
J. D. Smith
I. U. Alumni Meeting
New Bank
Worthington Boys
Clubs and Society
Katherine
Mother
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